“We Were Just A Little Bit Timid”
August 19th, 2012Bucs Pro Bowl guard Davin Joseph checked in after the Bucs-Titans loss with the Buccaneers Radio Network on WDAE-AM 620. Among several takes in the interview below, Joseph explained of the offense, “We were just a little bit timid.”
August 19th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
By ”timid” I surmise Davin meant that they were thinking too much. It is easy to forget that not only is this a new offense for these guys, but a new O-line configuration. You have a second-string LT, a new LG, and a spot starter, mostly at guard, not center, at 3 of 5 positions. I wish I had film of the 1st Q, but I suspect that on pass plays the Titans D-line was throwing some twists & stunts at the Bucs that the line was unprepared for, and as a group, they were uncertain regarding blocking assignments. A slight hesitation can be all that is needed for protection to break down.
August 19th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
Signing on!